Bama in the NFL: Running Backs Pacing to Break Records

Alabama has a strong claim for "Running Back University" or "RBU" in the NFL. The Crimson Tide has a history of strong running back performances in the NFL, with two Heisman Trophy winners in Mark Ingram with the Saints and Derrick Henry, now with the Ravens, and two more strong candidates Jahmyr Gibbs with the Lions and Najee Harris with the Steelers.

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Additionally, Josh Jacobs with the Green Bay Packers and Brian Robisnon Jr. with the Washington Commanders are continuing to tote the rock for Alabama running backs in the NFL.

Rushing Yards Per Player

Josh Jacobs - No. 3 - 235 yards
Brian Robinson Jr. - No. 8 - 173 yards, 1 TD
Najee Harris - No. 15 - 139 yards
Derrick Henry - No. 19 - 130 yards, 2 TD
Jahmyr Gibbs - No. 22 - 124 yards, 1 TD

Alabama currently holds the record for most rushing yards by a school in a single NFL season. In 2022, Alabama running backs in the NFL broke the record for single-season yards by a school in the NFL with 6,199 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns.

In 2022, Josh Jacobs and Derrick Henry led the NFL in rushing yards with 1,653 yards and 1,538 yards respectively.

Alabama running backs in the NFL are on pace for 7,200 rushing yards through two weeks in the NFL season. That would break the record that Alabama running backs set in 2022.

Currently, Alabama sits at No. 1, No. 3, No. 5, No. 7, and No. 8 in the top 10 of running back rushing yards in NFL history.